Capital of Cycling
Working together to grow a culture of cycling in Bradford | Charity no. 1179161
If you ride a bike and do the basic things you need to do to get around in a park or canal-path but aren’t confident using your bike around residential traffic, then this is the course for you. It’s normal to feel some anxiety around vehicles – they’re big and made of metal and you …
We have been fortunate to shortlisted for the LNER Community Award, if we win, we’ll get a grant to help us continue our work, using cycling to make Bradford and healthier, happier, fairer place. To vote for us, please click here https://survey.alchemer.eu/s3/90493480/2023-LNER-Customer-and-Community-Investment-Fund-survey?fbclid=IwAR3s8DA3rab5XoKTPIpiSjDZtxmwmZ2FeGNk5UB1jb7rovga604ppWeO45M and fill in the short survey. We are under education and employability
Have your say on a new cycle route The West Bradford Cycle Superhighway Extension Scheme is a cycling infrastructure project that aims to provide a safer extension to the CityConnect route network as well as improved connections between the city centre and a number of residential areas located along Thornton Road, including Girlington, Crossley Hall …
We have new cohorts of our fabulous This Girl Can sessions starting soon. This a five week course of bike skills, basic mechanics skills and led rides designed to get women who can ride a bike, but don’t out riding. Dates are: Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm starting 9th June Saturday morning 10-12pm starting 18th June Saturday …
We are thrilled to be partnering with Cycling UK to deliver their Cycle for Health programme. Cycle for Health is a a programme that provides a route into regular activity, building fitness and self-esteem. Designed specifically for adults identified as having poor mental or physical health, the 12-week package of support develops skills and grows …
This Programme is now finished. Check back for future offerings. Meeting at Windhill Community Centre on Mondays and the Kirkgate Centre on Thursdays 4.30-6.30, bring your own bike, or let us know if you need to borrow one. The aim of the programme is fun, confidence building and learning basic skills. Book here https://bookwhen.com/capitalofcycling Email …
Capital of Cycling ARE NOT CURRENTLY RUNNING public repairs at Rawson Road in the City Centre – however you might be interested in these alternatives. Current Bradford alternatives include a Monday evening bike kitchen at Shipley Active Travel Hub – you need to book in advance for this:https://shipleyactivetravel.org/get-cycling Bradford Bikery at Buchan Towers, just off …
Our current home at Hall Ings is earmarked for demolition under plans to renovate the city centre, so with a twinge of sadness, but also some excitement, we are relocating to a new base behind Oastler Market. Our new home will be in the former blood donation centre on Rawson Road, and although not as …
The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, also known as COP26, is the 26th United Nations Climate Change conference. It is scheduled to be held in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, between 31 October and 12 November 2021, under the presidency of the United Kingdom. In order to raise awareness of the need to decarbonise …
Pass Wide and Slow (PWAS) is a national event organised by a network of horse riders. On the 19th September they are organising group rides to convey the message to motorists that they need to slow down and give a wide berth. Of course, cyclists are vulnerable road users as well, and support the spreading …